O20
Non-Billable

Hemorrhage in early pregnancy

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Hemorrhage in early pregnancy?

ICD-10-CM O20 is the diagnosis code for Hemorrhage in early pregnancy. This code falls under the section "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O20

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O20. They are mutually exclusive:

  • pregnancy with abortive outcome (O00-O08)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O20 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 3 entries
O20.0Threatened abortionBillableO20.8Other hemorrhage in early pregnancyBillableO20.9Hemorrhage in early pregnancy, unspecifiedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O20 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O20 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O20 mean?

O20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hemorrhage in early pregnancy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is O20 in?

O20 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of O20?

O20 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O20.0, O20.8, O20.9.

When should I use O20?

Use O20 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hemorrhage in early pregnancy" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Hemorrhage in early pregnancy?

The ICD-10-CM code for Hemorrhage in early pregnancy is O20.

Can O20 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O20 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O20 in?

O20 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O20?

Type 1 Excludes for O20 include: pregnancy with abortive outcome (O00-O08).

Is O20 valid for 2026?

Yes, O20 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O20
Hemorrhage in early pregnancy
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O20-O29 — Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
2026 ICD-10-CM